State and Local Round-up [its been a while]

VA: Va. Panel on immigration steps back from hard line. Virginia, known for some of the nation’s toughest policies on immigration, appears to be abandoning its hard-line approach as state officials consider proposals to help foreign-born residents assimilate, including increasing the number of English classes.

CO: Panel: Toughen immigration laws. A working group tasked with examining gaps in the state’s immigration enforcement has begun to identify specific recommendations for the governor after nearly a month of educational meetings.